ERIC D.

HERSH
www.ericdhersh.weebly.com

CURRICULUM VITAE
CAMPUS School of Humanities Penn State Harrisburg 777 West Harrisburg Pike Middletown, PA 17057 HOME 981 Juniper Rd. Hellertown, PA 18055 610.442.2583 ericdhersh@gmail.com

EDUCATION
The University of Montana Masters in Fine Arts, 2012, Theatre Area of specialization in Acting with an emphasis on Theatrical Pedagogy Point Park University Bachelor of Arts, 2002, Theatre Arts Concentration in Acting

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Pennsylvania State University 2013-Present Fundamentals of Acting Lehigh-Carbon Community College 2013 Acting I Introduction to Theatre Lehigh University, Adjunct Theatre Faculty 2012-Present Introduction to Acting Acting Contemporary Drama The University of Montana, MFA Acting Candidate, Adjunct Theatre Faculty 2009-2012 Teaching Assistant, School of Theatre & Dance Teaching Assistant, Creative Pulse, College of Visual and Performing Arts Introduction to Acting I, Introduction to Theatre, Introduction to Vocal Acting Hersh 1

Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts 2005-2008 Director of Production Theatre Faculty Theatre History, Auditioning, Production, Introduction to Theatre Arts, Acting Administrator, Lehigh Valley Summer Arts Academy Point Park University Fall 2001 Head of Voice and Speech Lab

COURSES TAUGHT
Pennsylvania State Univeristy Fundamentals of Acting (THEA 102) Beginning acting course designed to celebrate the individual and bring forth the personal powers to acting technique; driven away from emotion and becoming a character, focused in on action. Lehigh-Carbon Community College Acting I (CMN 297B) Mid-level humanities course addressing the fundamentals of the Stanislavski system working with varied student backgrounds culminating in a public performance. Introduction to Theatre (CMN 125) Introducing students to theatre arts through the windows of various practitioners: actor, director, playwright, designer, critic, and audience; exploring the art through an evolution over history. Lehigh University, Department of Theatre and Dance Introduction to Acting (THTR 11) Introduction to a Stanislavski system of acting technique exploring improvisation, monologue and scene work, and ensemble building skills. Advanced Acting: Contemporary Drama (THTR 148) An in-depth contemporary scene study course; designed a methodology to synthesize technique and artistic investigation through Stanislavskian and Chekhovian technique married with Joseph Campbells archetypal exploration of the heros journey. The University of Montana, School of Theatre & Dance Introduction to Acting I and II (THTR120A, 121A) A two-semester Introduction to stage performance for non-theatre majors, fulfilling the Expressive Arts general education requirement at The University of Montana.

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Introduction to Theatre (Theatre Appreciation) (THTR 101L) Lecture-style interactive introduction to the theatrical arts, fulfilling the Literary and Artistic general education requirement at The University of Montana. Introduction to Vocal Acting (THTR 113A) Online course in oral interpretation, public speaking, and acting that aids distance learners to apply traditional acting and oratory techniques in everyday life and fulfills the Expressive Arts general education requirement at The University of Montana. Theatre History II (Independent Study) (THTR 331H) Study of theatre from early twentieth century practice and theory to present-day trends; and mapping out possible future trajectory of the art; working with texts from various countries and theatrical movements. Teaching Assistantship Dramatic Literature (THTR 235L) Theatre History I (THTR 330H) Theatre History II (THTR 331H) Physical Performance Skills IV: Mime and Clown (THTR 416) Voice and Speech I (THTR 210) Voice and Speech II (THTR 211) Acting I (THTR 220) Acting III (THTR 320) Acting IV (THTR 321) Advanced Acting for the Camera (MAR 470) The University of Montana, College of Visual and Performing Arts The Creative Pulse, Teaching Assistantship Leadership in Learning: The Arts in Human Development Leadership in Learning: Naturalist and Existential Intelligences Kinesthetic Intelligence: The Body and Its Role in Learning Music and Meaning: Thinking in Symbol Systems Montana Identities and Sharing the Visual Arts The Human Player: Play Theory and Practice Personal Performance Creative Movement Vocal Performance Acting Digital Media Production Visual Art: From Paint to Pixels Dramatics and Creative Movement Thinking in Cultural Environments Cinema and the Story: The Power of Visual Narrative Digital Technology in the Arts Visual Intelligence: From Realism to Abstraction

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The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts Stagecraft Introduction to design elements and practical execution of design work for each production. Introduction to Theatre Arts Introduction to the practitioners of theatre arts (actors, designers, directors, front of house, etc.); beginnings of Western theatre history foundations. Theatre History Discussion of dramatic innovations, critical applications, technical achievements, and craft development from Shakespeares theatre to eighteenth century American and European drama. Production Seminar-style class exploring the design and conceptual ideas surrounding the four major theatre productions of the current season. Audition Prep Intermediate acting class for non-majors working on monologues and cold-reading exercises. Acting II Beginning work in commedia dellarte as a foundation for working with Shakespeare and Molire; grounding in early modern realism with Ibsen, Chekhov, and Strindberg. Senior Seminar Culmination of training designed to create an original work in which students write, produce, act, direct, design and market a piece for outreach to elementary and middle school students.

AWARDS
Mustard and Cheese Drama Society, Lehigh University Missoula Sunrise Rotary Scholarship, 2010 & 2011 Donal Harrington Scholarship, 2011 Theatre & Dance Scholarship, 2011 Point Park University Presidential Scholar, 1998-2002 Pennsylvania Playhouse Outstanding Dramatics Award, 1998

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SCHOLARSHIP
Conference Papers Uprooting Chekhovs Diametric Lopakhin: A Climb to Descent. The University of Montana Graduate Student and Faculty Research Conference. Missoula, MT: 2010 The Baker, the Composer, and the Myth-Maker. The University of Montana Graduate Student and Faculty Research Conference. Missoula, MT: 2010 The Baker, the Composer, and the Myth-Maker. Southwest Popular & American Culture Association. Panel Chair. Albuquerque, NM: 2009 Communal Emotion Harmonizing in Greek and Indian Theatre. Mid-America Theatre Conference. Theatre History Symposium. Chicago, IL: 2009.

RECENT TRAINING
J.K. Simmons, A Master Class Talkback with J.K. Simmons, University of Montana Graduate, on work in three mediums: film, television, and theatre. Bill Bowers: Mime and Clown Workshop Workshop with Bill Bowers examining practical acting possibilities through mime and clowning. Ellen Winner: Thinking In and Out of the Arts Working with Ms. Winner and her most recent text, Studio Thinking, to explore pedagogical technique through various art forms. Shakespeare Behind Bars: An evening with Curt Tofteland A viewing of Shakespeare Behind Bars followed by an in-depth talkback with Producing Artistic Director of the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival concerning the redemptive and nurturing effects of theatrical practice. Upright Citizens Brigade Intensive workshop exploring intermediate improvisational techniques. Royal Shakespeare Company Intensives Over three years of various workshops with Alex Jennings, Desmond Barrit, and the cast of Measure for Measure, delving into the text and physicalization of Shakespeares works.

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LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, GUEST ARTISTRY

2012 Montana State Thespian Festival Getting the Part: Keys to the Audition and Dialects and Accents Workshop aimed at understanding the purpose of auditioning, simple slating, and projecting confidence and decision-making. Working with placement and resonating centers, key sound changes, and elementary IPA. Guest Artist, The University of Montana Introduction to Michael Chekhov Technique Working with advanced acting students (BFA and MFA) introducing the Four Brothers, the three body centers, and psychological gesturing. Guest Lecturer, The University of Montana The Actor and His Research Chekhovs Lopakhin in theory, research, and practice. Melding research and psychophysical action into in-depth, multidimensional character work. Bringing End Days to Actualization Discussion concerning an experiment in a truer collaborative process encouraging communication with among designers, technicians, actors, and director. 2011 Guest Artist, The University of Montana Audition workshop with dance, design technology, and interdisciplinary departments in finding appropriate audition materials, headshots and resumes, slating, confidence, and gearing for the call back. Guest Lecturer, The University of Montana Contemporary Theatre: Here and the Future Concluding investigation into the evolution of theatre history and a forecast for the future of theatre in industrialized nations. The Mature Musical: Revolution and Evolution Review of the impact of musical theatre on the art form from its feeble beginnings to its adolescence during the Rodgers and Hammerstein years to its fruition with Sondheim and his contemporaries. Post-World War II European Theatre: The Brechtian Influence Discussion on the impact of Brecht innovations in French Theatre of the Absurd, Soviet Drama, Theatre in Italy and Germany. Taming the Beast: Henry II in The Lion in Winter Talkback-style conversation exploring the multi-dimensional characterization of Henry II from a practical and theoretical point of view.

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2010

Guest Lecturer, The University of Montana Early Departures from Realism Departing from the naturalistic theatre of Antoine, Ibsen, and Chekhov, evolving into the work of Jarry, Strindberg, and Meyerhold. Stage Management: Communicating Artistic Integrity Working with up-and-coming stage managers to ensure the integrity of a production while navigating the line between assertive and obnoxious. Elements of Japanese Theatre Introduction of Japanese theatre, drawing the parallels between Sanskrit Dramas rasa, Greek theatres catharsis, and Japanese Noh dramas yugen. Montana State Thespian Festival Getting the Part: Keys to the Audition Workshop aimed at understanding the purpose of auditioning, simple slating, and projecting confidence and decision-making. Montana Actors Theatre Dog Sees God-Guest Director Montana premiere, listed as one of the years best productions in local media, with benefit performances to aid the Western Montana Humane Society.

2009

Guest Lecturer, The University of Montana Lost Love: Finding the Father in Ruhls Eurydice Talkback-style conversation exploring the characterization of the Father and dealing with the relationships of Eurydice to her Father and Orpheus. Post-Shakespearean England and Restoration Theatre Overview of theatre survived amid the Puritanical government and dodged Parliamentary Acts, eventually reemerging in the mainstream after the restoration of Charles II. Theo-drama and its Evolution Chronicling of the churchs responsibility for the return of the theatrical form and its evolution from the church building and Scripture to its move outside and into secular drama.

2008

Guest Lecturer, Cedar Crest College Differentiated Instruction from the Stage Lecture for Creative Dramatics course discussing the possibilities of using the theatre in creating curriculum in elementary and secondary schools and the possibilities of differentiated instruction and assessment.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
2014-Present Apple, In-store Guest Trainer Selected from a market-wide search, responsible for training of new hires, creating an environment of continuing education and development, new product knowledge and deployment. 2012-Present Apple, Mac Genius Repair software and hardware issues on Macintosh Computers, iOS devices, as well as, offering training in fundamentals of Macintosh Operating Systems, iCloud, and device integration. 2012 Montana State Thespian Festival, Festival Adjudicator Taught workshops in auditioning techniques and an introduction to dialect and vocal production to a wide variety of high school theatre students from a diverse experience background. The University of Montana, Thesis Chair Traeder, Scot. Creative Pulse, Master of Arts in Fine Arts in Integrated Arts Education. Communicated with student in forming final creative project and organizing his defense. The University of Montana, Thesis Committee Nagengast, Andrew. Creative Pulse, Master of Arts in Fine Arts in Integrated Arts Education. Served as artistic liaison for final creative project and defense committee. The University of Montana, Theatre History Search Committee Reviewed candidates for the tenure-track assistant professor of theatre history in the School of Theatre & Dance. Montana Lyric Opera, Summer Opera Camp Instructed various ages in theatre games and exercise to explore imagination, storytelling, basic acting techniques synthesized with musical theatre and opera. The University of Montana, Costume Stock Manager Restocked, re-organizeed University-wide costume inventory; maintained all internal and outside rentals; assisted in pulling for University productions. Montana Actors Theatre, Technical Director/ Arts Council Designed for productions during the 2010-2011 theatre season; introduced communitybased theatre program designed to partner with local non-profits in generating funding and awareness. Montana State Thespian Festival, Festival Adjudicator Evaluated statewide festival theatre entries; offered critical feedback; awarded accomplishments; recommend one production for national entry.

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St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Acting Liaison Served as lead actor in community outreach production of original work of St. Francis life; assisted young performers in preparation for readers theatre performance. Flagship Program, Dramatics Instructor Volunteer-based programs to introduce arts to at-risk children; worked with middle school students in developing interpersonal skills, ensemble building, and reducing selfjudgment. Depot Theatre, Technical Director Designed, implemented, and upgraded theatre facility for summer season of five professional equity productions, including a touring production and the annual off-site gala. Cedar Crest College, Speech and Debate Adjudicator Two-day intensive Speech and Debate Festival for East Coast Region evaluated storytelling, persuasion, and impromptu discourses. Lehigh Valley Charter HS for the Performing Arts, Middle States Evaluation Team Chair of Technology Integration Committee; assessed and researched technological needs into artistic classrooms and studios. Lehigh Valley Charter HS for the Performing Arts, Poverty Requiem, Producer Organized multi-department, multi-venue awareness concerts in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; New York, New York (performed for the United Nations); and Washington, D.C. Concert was performed throughout the world in October; LVPA was the only group to perform in the United States. Lehigh Valley Charter HS for the Performing Arts, Strategic Planning Committee Developed three-, five-, and ten-year action plans for artistic, departmental, and school growth through the community and state. Insomniak Theatre Company, Production Director Season Selection Committee; venue manager; organized and developed community outreach programs, productions, and classes; applied for all licensing. Civic Theatre of Allentown, Assistant Technical Director/ Outreach Director Constructed designs, design work, management of scene and light shops; managed Acting Interns and tour load-ins and load-outs. Civic Theatre of Allentown, Summer Acting Session Instructor Developed curriculum for middle school and high school students exploring acting, voice, and movement; culminating in a showcase of skill set. Civic Theatre of Allentown, Acting Intern Member of five-person acting ensemble produced three outreach productions geared to elementary, middle, and high school students; artist-in-residency for week-long intensives; assisted in production and marketing needs for main show productions. Hersh 9

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Pittsburgh Playhouse, House Manager Organized front of house crews, communicated with Box Office and stage management for up to three simultaneous performances, secured lockdown of building.

ACTING
REGIONAL THEATRE Two Rooms The White Rose ACADEMIC The Cherry Orchard You Cant Take It with You The Elephant Man The Lion in Winter 25th Annual ... Spelling Bee Eurydice The Little Prince Our Town The Hunchback of Notre Dame Anne of Green Gables Our Countrys Good FILM Mona Lisa Smile Inspector Gadget The Temptations COMMUNITY THEATRE Love Letters Follies Mr. Marmalade Oedipus Rex A Christmas Carol And Then They Came for Me Stage Door Crave Blue Window READINGS Holding OnLetting Go Vestra Dusk Winter Walker Harris Alex Schmorell Lopakhin Mr. Kirby Gomm Henry II Vice Principal Panch Father King/Businessman Joe Stoddard King of France Pres. Queens Academy Male Understudy Montana Rep Missoula Productions Underfoot The University of Montana The University of Montana The University of Montana The University of Montana The University of Montana The University of Montana Playhouse Jr. (PPU) Conservatory Company (PPU) Playhouse Jr. (PPU) Playhouse Jr. (PPU) Conservatory Company (PPU)

Harvard Student FTD Boy Background Andy Kevin/et al. Mr. Marmalade Oedipus Nephew Fred Hitler Youth/Heinz/et al. Sam Hastings B Norbert Roger Gabe Stage Directions Peter Winter

Smile Productions Disney Pictures NBC Studios Global ImpACTors Group Genesius Theatre Company Insomniak Theatre Company Insomniak Theatre Company Civic Theatre of Allentown Civic Theatre of Allentown Civic Theatre of Allentown Independent Independent Montana Repertory Theatre Montana Repertory Theatre Montana Repertory Theatre Independent Hersh 10

DIRECTING
REGIONAL The Odd Couple End Days Doubt ACADEMIC Romeo and Juliet Brundibar Anne and Seamus The Threepenny Opera Sunday in the Park with George Our Town COMMUNITY THEATRE Wandas Visit Dog Sees God Assassins The Glass Menagerie Stage Door Director Director Assistant Director Director Director Director Director Director Assistant Director Director Director Director Director Assistant Director Fort Peck Theatre Montana Rep Missoula Montana Repertory Theatre LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts Conservatory Company (PPU) Independent Montana Actors Theatre Insomniak Theatre Company Insomniak Theatre Company Civic Theatre of Allentown

VOICE AND DIALECT COACHING

REGIONAL Jack Tales A Christmas Carol ACADEMIC Cabaret Tim Brown, Dir. William Sanders, Dir. Joe Franz, Dir. Civic Theatre of Allentown Civic Theatre of Allentown Conservatory Company (PPU)

DESIGN
SCENIC REGIONAL Smokey Joes Caf Always Patsy Cline Grave Concerns Christopher Patterson, Dir. Shawn Churchman, Dir Susan E. Sneeringer, Dir. Depot Theatre Depot Theatre Strawberry One-Act Festival Hersh 11

ACADEMIC Romeo and Juliet Brundibar The Sound of Music The House of Bernarda Alba The Threepenny Opera Scapin! Sunday in the Park with George The Odd Couple Blithe Spirit Gypsy Picnic A Midsummer Nights Dream Importance of Being Earnest COMMUNITY THEATRE Assassins The Glass Menagerie Mr. Marmalade Jack Tales Les Misrables (Assistant) LIGHTING ACADEMIC Brundibar Anne and Seamus The Sound of Music The House of Bernarda Alba The Threepenny Opera Scapin! Sunday in the Park with George The Odd Couple Blithe Spirit Gypsy Picnic A Midsummer Nights Dream The Importance of Being Earnest Back to the 80s COMMUNITY THEATRE Alice in Wonderland A David Sedaris Christmas Dog Sees God Salep and Silk Assassins The Glass Menagerie

Eric D. Hersh, Dir. Eric D. Hersh, Dir. Kelly Minner, Dir. Louise Howard, Dir. Eric D. Hersh, Dir. Justin C. Lee, Dir. Eric D. Hersh, Dir. JoAnn Bassist, Dir. Kelly Minner, Dir. Diane Wagner, Dir Karen Gulotta, Dir. Diane Wagner, Dir. Kelly Minner, Dir. Eric D. Hersh, Dir. Eric D. Hersh, Dir. Erik Honsel, Dir. Tim Brown, Dir. William Sanders, Dir.

LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts Insomniak Theatre Company Insomniak Theatre Company Insomniak Theatre Company Civic Theatre of Allentown Civic Theatre of Allentown

Eric D. Hersh, Dir. Eric D. Hersh, Dir. Kelly Minner, Dir. Louise Howard, Dir. Eric D. Hersh, Dir. Justin C. Lee, Dir. Eric D. Hersh, Dir. JoAnn Bassist, Dir. Kelly Minner, Dir. Diane Wagner, Dir. Karen Gulotta, Dir. Diane Wagner, Dir. Kelly Minner, Dir. Sarah Hinkle, Dir. Andy Meyers, Dir. Mikyla Veis, Dir. Eric D. Hersh, Dir. Rebecca Sporman, Dir. Eric D. Hersh, Dir. Eric D. Hersh, Dir.

LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts Dieruff High School Independent Montana Actors Theatre Montana Actors Theatre Montana Actors Theatre Insomniak Theatre Company Insomniak Theatre Company Hersh 12

Jack Tales To Kill a Mockingbird The Importance of Being Earnest SOUND ACADEMIC Anne and Seamus The Sound of Music The Threepenny Opera Scapin! Sunday in the Park with George The Women of Lockerbie The Odd Couple Blithe Spirit Gypsy A Midsummer Nights Dream The Importance of Being Earnest COMMUNITY THEATRE Assassins The Glass Menagerie Jack Tales The Belle of Amherst How to Eat Like a Child

Tim Brown, Dir. William Sanders, Dir. Troy Dwyer, Dir.

Civic Theatre of Allentown Civic Theatre of Allentown One World Theatre

Eric D. Hersh, Dir. Kelly Minner, Dir. Eric D. Hersh, Dir. Justin C. Lee, Dir. Eric D. Hersh, Dir. Justin C. Lee, Dir. JoAnn Bassist, Dir. Kelly Minner, Dir. Diane Wagner, Dir. Diane Wagner, Dir Kelly Minner, Dir. Eric D. Hersh, Dir. Eric D. Hersh, Dir. Tim Brown, Dir. William Sanders, Dir. JoAnn Bassist, Dir.

LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts LVCHS Performing Arts Insomniak Theatre Company Insomniak Theatre Company Civic Theatre of Allentown Civic Theatre of Allentown Civic Theatre of Allentown

STAGE MANAGEMENT
REGIONAL Whos Who Revue ACADEMIC Hair Dirty Blonde Passion And Then They Came for Me Jack Tales Poe! Poe! Poe! Jesus Christ Superstar A Christmas Carol (Assistant) Romeo and Juliet Robert Gutierrez, Dir. Randy Bolton, Dir. William Sanders, Dir. William Sanders, Dir. William Sanders, Dir. Tim Brown, Dir. William Sanders, Dir. William Sanders, Dir. William Sanders, Dir. Tony Randza, Dir. Montana Repertory Theatre The University of Montana Civic Theatre of Allentown Civic Theatre of Allentown Civic Theatre of Allentown Civic Theatre of Allentown Civic Theatre of Allentown Civic Theatre of Allentown Civic Theatre of Allentown Conservatory Company (PPU)

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